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Soya Kheema Matar Curry

A healthy and protein rich curry perfect for roti, chapathi, and rice
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: protein, side dish for chapathi
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jinoo JK
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups soya chunks
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • ½ inch ginger chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 green chilli
  • Few mint leaves
  • Handful coriander leaves
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 cardamom
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds - for paste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds - for tempering
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 3 tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ cup peas
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups water
  • Handful coriander leaves chopped
  • Lemon juice as needed

Instructions

  • Soak soya chunks in hot water 10 mins
  • Grind masala paste with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, chilli, mint, coriander, spices
  • Pulse soaked soya to coarse kheema texture
  • Heat oil, splutter cumin seeds, sauté onion till soft
  • Add paste, cook till oil leaves
  • Add spices, cook till raw smell goes
  • Add soya kheema, peas, salt, mix well
  • Add water, boil, cook covered
  • Finish with coriander leaves and lemon juice